Carniceria Guanajuato

Maybe I didn't order the right thing. The green salsa 2.0/10. The red/orange salsa 3.5. (those are the only two salsas they have) Choriqueso 2.0/10. Carne asada 3.0/10. Caritas 0.001/10. Guacamole 7.5/10.
Both salsas are almost flavorless when compared to good salsas. They are the kind of salsas that would be good for inclusion in a recipe while cooking. The chorizo that they use in the choriqueso isn't even cooked right. It almost looks like boiled ground beef and is majorly lacking in flavor due to the fact that they did not brown or caramelize it correctly. A good choriqueso has chorizo in it, that has been cooked on a seasoned iron skillet. Or at least a flat top. It has been almost caramelized in its own greese to create a very unique and flavorful maillard reaction. The carne asada was not very flavorful due to lack of maillard reaction and didn't seem to be properly marinated or seasoned. You really see the same issue with all of their meats, (I tried a bite of the chicken as well because they brought me the wrong thing the first time ) the carnitas, were worst of all. I'm going to include a picture of the carnitas because of how devastatingly awful they were. I tasted one bite of the meat.The rest will be left on the table. Zero crispy bits, liquified or caramelized fat that you'd expect to see with carnitas. The guacamole was tasty. It was simple, flavorful, and I appreciated the texture being more chunky due to the large chunks of avocado left in it. I highly recommend going elsewhere.
For carnitas and carne asada meat, I recommend Don juans by the University of indianapolis (side note, they also have a good whole white fish) their salsa bar is pretty good as well. I would put every salsa in their salsa bar up against both of these salsas and Don Juan's doesn't even have my favorite salsas. For best chori queso mi Abuelitos on 31. That's also the best place to go if you want more of a text mexic's style food like burritos or quesadillas. Their molcahete is also phenomenal and stands up really well against any traditional mexican joint in the molcahete arena. The best Habanero salsa, right now, goes to pacos tacos on thompson rd beleive it or not. The best green salsa is the restaurant inside the mexican grocery store on hannah ave between 31 and madison. Jury is still out in best salsa de chilli de arbol but that's my favorite kind of salsa so i'm having a hard time choosing. Long story short don't even bother with this place it's no bueno.
Toni Clark I hope you don't get mad at me because I don't mean it in a mean way. Everybody experiences flavor differently and there really is no right or wrong. This is just my very strong opinion. I don't mess around with my Mexican food. It is extremely rare that I don't take leftovers home and I left most of the food on the table. That's saying a lot for a fat boy!

I have to visit this place every time I come to Indy. The carnitas are AMAZING, especiallywith home made tortillas... the shrimp cocktail gives you a shrimp (or 2) in EVERY single bite... no fishing for shrimp like other places. Atmosphere is great and great customer service all the time.

Good prices, very Authentic Mexican grocery store, staff was very helpful and friendly. Recommend speaking Spanish, but most of the staff speak some English. But I had a great time practicing my Spanish, and staff did a great job helping me improve my knowledge, of the language and culture. We came late so the Deli was close and Bakery. So I hope to try that next time. And the Restaurant looked amazing. Hope to try that as well.

Wow!!! This place is amazing not only is it a wonderfully stocked grocery store. This place has a restaurant that will not disappoint. The meat counter is HUGE, grab a ticket and get in line. The selection is amazing and the meat was super fresh. The fruits and veggies looked great also. A superb variety. If you are looking for a specific item... they probably have it.
Now the restaurant, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything in there. I went torta, and man was it on point! The gorditas and sopes were amazing! If you are not into spicy stay away from the salsa! It is good but will light you up! I just wish I lived closer to be able to shop here every week!!!!

This place is spectacular. In my fairly extensive experience in Latin markets around the city, this one is the best. Where to begin? Upon walking in, the merchandising is spot on with a glimpse of specials, and a big eyeful of the home made pastries. I continue on through one of the most bountiful produce sections imaginable. The meat counter is stuffed with day to day cuts, ad well as an extensive array of variety meats. All fresh, all custom cut. The grocery shelves are stocked to perfection, and there's a full service deli. The entire place is immaculately clean and staffed with professionals. A truly great shopping experience. Oh, and there's a full service restaurant and cantina, which I will save for another outstanding review.